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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Chapter 4, pgs. 76-87.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rank did Helmet Romer have on June 5, 1944, according to Chapter 1?
(a) Private.
(b) Corporal.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) Major.

2. Howard decided that _______________ would lead the platoon across the bridge.
(a) Gale.
(b) Brotheridge.
(c) Poett.
(d) Howard.

3. According to the plan, who would relieve Howard after his mission was accomplished?
(a) The 7th Para Battalion.
(b) The 23rd mechanized army.
(c) The 8th Infantry division.
(d) The 1st para division.

4. How far from the Pegasus Bridge did the gliders containing the Allied forced need to land according to the plan?
(a) 400 meters.
(b) 600 meters.
(c) 20 meters.
(d) 3000 meters.

5. What company was John Howard part of in 1942?
(a) C Company.
(b) D Company.
(c) A Company.
(d) T Company.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who developed the training program of Company D?

2. How many divisions constituted the British airborne in 1943, according to Chapter 3?

3. What role would the airborne division have during the invasion?

4. What did Howard decide must be taken out before firing any shot?

5. What did Howard know about the Gondrees?

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